Solar on Long Island: What You Need to Know Before You Sign Anything

Close-up view of solar panels.

Solar installation on Long Island is booming. PSEG rates keep climbing, integrations with new systems keep improving, and NY-Sun incentives are still available for eligible homeowners. But for every great solar installation we've seen, we've also seen the aftermath of bad ones — roof leaks from improper mounting, electrical work done by out-of-state contractors, and homeowners locked into 20-year leases they didn't fully understand when they signed.

We want you to go solar the right way. Here's what that actually looks like.

The Two Sides of Every Solar Installation

Most homeowners think of solar as one job. It's actually two very distinct trades working together — and when either side is done wrong, the whole system suffers.

The roofing and panel mounting side involves assessing your roof's condition, selecting the right mounting system, and ensuring every penetration is sealed against water intrusion. This is where most solar disasters begin. Panels bolted to deteriorating shingles, or mounted with inadequate flashing, can cause leaks that don't show up until months later. This work should be done by an experienced roofer who specializes in solar!

The electrical side involves running the wiring from your panels to your inverter, handling the utility interconnection application with PSEG Long Island, coordinating the bi-directional net metering setup, and ensuring all work is permitted and inspected to Nassau or Suffolk County code. This is licensed electrician work — and on Long Island, it needs to be done by someone who knows the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements, which vary by municipality.

Our Partnership: Why We Work With Marcor Solar

Homefront Energy is the licensed electrician for Marcor Solar, a West Babylon-based solar company that is a sister company to Marcor Construction — Long Island's roofing contractor with over 30 years of experience. Marcor Solar was founded by Gina Farese specifically because her own home was damaged by a poorly installed solar system. She built the company around one principle: roofing expertise should drive solar installation, not the other way around.

Together, we handle the complete installation. Marcor Solar manages the panels, mounting system, and roof integrity. We handle the electrical — permits, wiring, interconnection, and inspection. You get two licensed Long Island specialists with decades of experience, not a national sales company that hands your job to whoever is available.

NY-Sun Incentives

New York's NY-Sun program provides upfront incentives for residential solar installations, paid directly to the installer and passed on to you as a reduced cost. The amount varies based on your PSEG service territory and system size. Your PSEG bill savings typically result in full payback within 7–10 years, after which your electricity is essentially free for the remaining life of the system.

Is Your Roof Ready?

Before any solar installation begins, your roof needs to be assessed. A solar system is a 25-year commitment — you don't want to install panels on a roof that needs replacement in five years. Marcor Construction's roofing team can assess your roof as part of the pre-installation process, and if replacement is needed, can handle that simultaneously so the panels are mounted fresh from day one.

Get a Free Solar Assessment

We serve Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the five boroughs for electrical work, and partner with Marcor Solar across all of Long Island. Call 516-887-4876 or request a quote online to schedule your free site visit.